Bitten

A/N: Or more like the conversation. It's okay if you don't read it. I was just so surprised. BTW, this is just a filler chapter okay. Dedicated to Alice and Jeanette. Actually, she requested it. And she liked talking a lot. This CHAPTER is all yours. ALL YOURS. It's a filler yet it's important, so I suggest you read it still. NO LEMONS HERE. Just a biting part...

Here's the conversation...

Solemnitee and the others: SURPRISE!
Me: Oh...My...Glob

Yes they prepared a surprise birthday party for me. Makes incredible sense since I turned 13 years old. I'm really touched by you guys and I wasn't expecting Solemnitee to be a part of it. Sigh...

Solemnitee: You really thought I can't come to your birthday?
Me: Of course you idiot! I was so hurt that all of my friends were busy and it turned out...YOU WERE ATTENDING!
Solemnitee: Well sorry if I had to keep it a secret..Happy Birthday again, Rie :3
Me: S-shut up...

Solemnitee: And that's how you get her tsundere. PROOFREAD BY YOURS TRULY, ME, SOLEMNITEE. Rawr :3

Last time on 'Bitten':

"Not only do you deal with a painful memory, you are dealing with a one-sided love. Don't you get it? Lucy doesn't return your feelings for her. Neither does she with me. But either way, I accept what's coming on to me. Accept what fate has given you. For fate gave you life, which is the most valuable thing to have. Even if we're called as 'dead', our state is being alive. Do not let greed and power take over you, Ren. It would bring no luck, just jeopardy against the whole race to both humanity and vampires. Although, I want to apologize deeply for your brothers are deceased. I'm sorry, Ren, but it is also my responsibility to keep anyone from harming Lord Zeref, even if it's worth loosing a friend."

'Gray, who seem relaxed for quite a while now, wondered why that Rogue Cheney is so important to Lucy's life. Zeref, on the other hand, said that he would return. The question is when exactly in seven years? He didn't know about it, but maybe if he would come, he could ask him a bunch of queries troubling his mind. And he's sure Zeref can answer all of them.'

Chapter 10 - Apology

Xam who seemed quite curious, followed the trail of his tracks. She made sure Lucy was safe in Erick's hands. Yet she was really eager to know where Ren went, her first love. While walking there, she remembered when they first met and how he saved her from nearly dying and getting raped.

"Tsk...Tsk...What can I do now? I'm so tired..." Xam cried a little, with glints in her eyes. She rested herself in a small corner of the buildings. Xam placed her loads down, and sighed. She has no home, no money, no food but she only has magic, of a vampire's. Her back rested on a large trash bin, even though it reeks. Same goes for the creek just half a meter from her. Knowing that it's not the best place, she pulled herself up and wandered grimly into the dark streets of Magnolia.

She was physically weak, and she doesn't have much magic power left. Her vampire senses, which were also going low, told her that it's not safe and a group of strong, beefy men were following her. Xam sighed, there was no hope for her left. The group of men already appeared before her, eyeing her with malicious eyes. Xam went into a fighting stance but the men just laughed. It was obvious that she's gonna faint any minute now. Before Xam knew it, she was dragged to another corner and pinned to the wall.

One of the men, whose abs were showing, removed her cloak and chuckled. The other men followed, and Xam closed her eyes, tears coming out of them. They were about to pounce at her greedily when a man appeared. A tall teenager, with dark brown hair, and ocean blue eyes. Suddenly, his eyes glowed red, Xam knew because she opened her eyes and saw another vampire. He immediately took them out at once, with such strength and Xam fell to the ground. Before she could realize impact, the teenager, who just appeared, caught her in time.

"Miss are you alright? Are you safe? Did they hurt you?" he interrogated quickly, worry filled his eyes. Xam couldn't answer, either she was too shocked or too weak to say something. She just nodded her head and fell asleep.

Xam opened her eyes, only to see that she was bandaged and dressed in clean clothes. She tilted her head, seeing that her luggage was safe. Xam looked around and saw the man before, who saved her from getting harassed. He was smiling at her, and she nearly melted. She blushed shades of red, but the man just chuckled.

"It's okay. You're in my house. I'm Ren Mizatthe. It's your turn to tell me, your name lovely miss. I hope you don't mind" he asked sweetly. Xam blushed fiercely, but she sighed in defeat. At least she's healthy now, and a fresh aroma filled her nose, which made her hungry. She wondered when was the last time she ate something healthy and human-made, not human-need.

Ren, who kept his smile on, raised an eyebrow. "I honestly don't mind.." she began, "My name is Xam. Xam Alickins. Thank you for saving me last time, I owe you. I'm sorry if I have to be a burden I mean you took me to your house..." she said embarrassed. Seeing Ren giggle a little made her a little better and from her opinion he looked quite 'cute'.

He shook his head. "I don't mind. After all, I know your true self. So we don't have to reveal that for now. And no, you're not a burden, it's okay if you want to stay with me for a while. And you HAVE TO because: 1.) You don't have anywhere else to stay, 2.) Not being rude but you don't have that much money and 3.) You don't have a food. In order to avoid that, since you're a mage and a vampire like me, I'll join you to my guild: Bloody Moon" he replied. He helped Xam up and winked at her, making her turn red but he just laughed softly.

"Um...Thank you...But it's okay. I'll join your guild...I hope they accept me, though. I never belonged to a guild before" Xam said, worried. But Ren, who felt pity for the lonely girl, hugged her tight.

Xam blushed, for the nth time. "Don't worry, I'm here. I'll take care of you. And Bloody Moon is a good guild, they accept people like you and me. I'll stay beside you if I have to, just to see you smile" he said tightening the embrace, "I promise to keep you safe and protect you from any danger. I will never hurt you"

And Ren did, until he got his eyes laid on Lucy Heartifilia. She wasn't jealous, not really. She was happy for Ren. In those days, she would often try to confess her feelings to her, but Ren would think that they were words of friendship and stuff. Now that she arrived, she would try again and see if he would never hurt her, just like what he promised.

She saw Ren, trying to get up but laid flat on the ground. His body is covered with his own blood, and somehow mixed with Gray's. But to Xam, it isn't the blood which makes you hungry, it's the blood that makes you fall in love. She hurried to him, and checked if he was still alive. Xam hoped he is, for she didn't want to see her first love die in her own eyes.

Ren who saw her, smiled weakly, hoping it wouldn't be his last. "X-xam. Why are you h-here? You're not the o-one who s-should protect me. You remember my promise, don't you?" he stuttered, not that she's here, but he was about to die. But he doesn't want to.

Xam shook her head. "I know. Right now, let the promise be my promise to you too. I'm sorry I didn't save you earlier than I was supposed to. Still...I want to tell you that...I...I...I like you. Like, more than a friend 'like'. It's okay if you don't like me back, I just want to see you happy" she said placing her hand on his face.

"I'm sorry, Xam" Ren said, nearly making Xam cry because she's afraid he would reject her, "I'm sorry that I never listened. I should have listened to your confessions. I should have taken them seriously. Instead, I got your heart broken. I deeply apologize. Now that I realize it...I like you and...I...I love you, Xam, since the moment I saw you. I love you, Xam Alickins" he confessed.

Xam shed tears, and blushed at the same time. She pulled him to a tight embrace, which shocked Ren. His eyes widened, not because of the pain, but because he also thought she would never forgive him. "It's okay, Ren. It's okay. I love you, too. And you won't die. Come on, bite me" she commanded. Ren stopped, he never wanted to hurt her.

He disagreed. "I would never do that, I would never hurt you, remember?!" he exclaimed. But Xam insisted, she really wanted him alive.

"You would hurt me if you die. That would be the first time you hurt me. So bite me, to stay alive" she persuaded. Ren sighed in defeat. 'Fair point' he thought, 'Still a smart girl, I see. How clever...'. Ren weakly reached for her neck, and licked it softly, hearing a soft moan from Xam. He quickly bit her in the neck, thrusting his fangs, making Xam wince a little. He just sucked her blood, and he liked the taste of it. Xam, who was a bit pained, clenched her fist instead of showing she's hurt.

After a few minutes, Ren stopped and hugged her tight. "You're a clever girl...I love you, Xam Alickins. Don't you ever forget that" he said finally, crying tears too. Xam hugged back, finally her wish coming true: To be loved by Ren Mizatthe.

Meanwhile...

A small smile formed in a lips of a certain mage. His white sash was blown forwards, as the wind blew hard for a cold night like this. He stared at the distance, showing the whole city of Magnolia. Where he would find his two descendants and his successors. He walked again and his black hair bounced as he did.

"It's nearly time..." he said with a soft chuckle, "To erase the evil in this world. For me to die".

Ending Notes: More like another conversation between ME, Alice and Solemnitee.

you serious?! I'm that cheesy?!

Me: Not in real life, you're a bit dense, sorry.

Solemnitee: But she's good at being a fangirl of Yaoi.

Xam: Thanks Solemnitee. At least he can give a 'GOOD DESCRIPTION OF ME'.

Me: Hey!

Solemnitee: Hahaha..Anyways, Good chapter Rie. It's a nice love story, better than Twilight. Not that I don't like Twilight, it's just really a good story you know?

Xam: (-_-") And to think that you would team up with me, SoL.

Me: SoL will always team up with me! He is my alter ego, best friend and partner in crime.

Solemnitee: More like private pet...

Me and Xam: ... (x_x)

Solemnitee: (o_o) That sounded awkward...

Me: Heck yeah it did.